How Many Sockets Does a Kitchen Need? Plus, Where, and How High Above Your Countertops It Needs to Be

A white and oak kitchen with lighting hanging on top of an island. On the island is an arrangement of green foliage .

There are the fun parts of designing a kitchen: choosing the marble, the oven, and the light fittings. Then there are the... less fun parts. And I think we all know which category planning your plug sockets falls into.

But, while it may not be the most glamorous part of the process (even if you opt for the more luxurious hidden kitchen socket look), it is nonetheless a highly important one. And, annoyingly, a rather confusing one, too. Not only will you have to figure out how many plug sockets your kitchen should have, but also where to place them, two decisions that can have a pretty major impact on the workflow of your kitchen.